Carolina Hurricanes open NHL season against Florida Panthers on Tuesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes will begin their NHL season by facing the Florida Panthers at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. This marks the defending champions' first game of the 2026 season. Both teams are looking to establish momentum early in the season as they head into a competitive campaign. More NHL games are scheduled later that day, including matchups featuring New York against Boston and Chicago facing Vegas.
- •Carolina Hurricanes play Florida Panthers on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
- •Hurricanes are the defending champions of the NHL.
- •Opening game marks the start of the 2026 NHL season.
- •Other NHL games include New York at Boston and Chicago at Vegas.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bay Area sports calendar, Sept. 29-30
"Coach Rod Brind'Amour and the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes will open the NHL season against the Florida Panthers at 2 p.m. Tuesday. (ESPN)
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